Launch Date
May 24, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
NORAD ID
69181
International Designator
2026-113B
Decay Date
6/7/2026
Name
CZ-2F R/B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
CALT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
15.5
Diameter
3.3
Span
15.5
Dry Mass
5500
Launch Mass
5500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CZ-2F Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-2F
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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